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Data and Its Graphical Representation

The document provides answers to 20 short questions about data types and graphical representations, defining key concepts such as qualitative and quantitative data, histograms, box plots, and scatter plots. It explains the differences between various data types and their appropriate graphical representations. Additionally, it highlights the advantages of using graphical methods for data visualization.

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Data and Its Graphical Representation

The document provides answers to 20 short questions about data types and graphical representations, defining key concepts such as qualitative and quantitative data, histograms, box plots, and scatter plots. It explains the differences between various data types and their appropriate graphical representations. Additionally, it highlights the advantages of using graphical methods for data visualization.

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Below are the answers to the 20 short questions based on your topics:

✅ Answers to Short Questions (1–20)

1. What is data?
➤ Data is a collection of facts, figures, or observations used for analysis.
2. Define qualitative data with one example.
➤ Qualitative data describes categories or qualities.
Example: Colors of cars (red, blue, black).
3. Define quantitative data with one example.
➤ Quantitative data is numerical and can be measured.
Example: Heights of students in cm.
4. What is the difference between discrete and continuous data?
➤ Discrete data is countable (e.g., number of books).
➤ Continuous data is measurable and can take any value within a range (e.g., weight).
5. What is a histogram used for?
➤ A histogram is used to show the frequency distribution of continuous data.
6. Why are the bars in a histogram touching?
➤ Because the data is continuous and there are no gaps between intervals.
7. What is a stem-and-leaf plot?
➤ It is a way to display numerical data by splitting each number into a “stem” and a
“leaf.”
8. How does a stem-and-leaf plot display the actual data values?
➤ It keeps all original data values visible in a structured format.
9. What is a box plot?
➤ A box plot shows the distribution of data using median, quartiles, and extremes.
10. What five-number summary does a box plot show?
➤ Minimum, First Quartile (Q1), Median (Q2), Third Quartile (Q3), Maximum.
11. What is a scatter plot?
➤ A scatter plot is a graph that shows the relationship between two variables using
points.
12. What kind of relationship does a scatter plot show?
➤ It shows correlations (positive, negative, or none) between two variables.
13. What is the main use of a bar chart?
➤ To compare different categories or groups.
14. How is a bar chart different from a histogram?
➤ Bar chart has separate bars for categories (qualitative data), while histogram bars are
touching and for continuous data.
15. What kind of data is best shown using a bar chart?
➤ Categorical (qualitative) data.
16. What is the x-axis typically used for in a histogram?
➤ To represent data intervals (class boundaries or ranges).
17. What does the height of a bar in a histogram represent?
➤ The frequency of data values within that interval.
18. Give one advantage of using graphical representation of data.
➤ It makes complex data easy to understand and compare visually.
19. What does each dot in a scatter plot represent?
➤ A pair of values (x, y) for two related variables.
20. Which graphical tool is best for comparing categories?
➤ Bar chart.

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Lecture #01: Types of Data and its Graphical


Representation
1. Data:

Definition:
Data is the collection of any number of related observations or facts that are collected for
analysis. It can be numerical (quantitative) or descriptive (qualitative).

Types of Data:

1. Qualitative Data (Categorical):


Describes characteristics or qualities (e.g., colors, gender, names).
o Example: Eye color, types of fruits, or student names.

2. Quantitative Data (Numerical):


Represents measurable quantities and is expressed in numbers.
o Sub-types:
 Discrete Data: Countable values (e.g., number of
students).
 Continuous Data: Measurable values within a range (e.g.,
height, weight).
Graphical Representation of Data:

Graphical methods help in visualizing the distribution and trends in data. Common types include:

1. Histogram:
A bar graph representing the frequency distribution of numerical data. Bars are adjacent
(no gaps).
o Used For: Showing the distribution of continuous data.

2. Stem and Leaf Display:


A method that splits each data value into a "stem" (first part) and a "leaf" (last digit).
o Used For: Maintaining the original data while showing
distribution.

3. Box Plot (Box-and-Whisker Plot):


A visual summary that displays the median, quartiles, and outliers of a data set.
o Used For: Comparing data sets and identifying variability.

4. Scatter Plot:
A graph of plotted points that shows the relationship between two variables.
o Used For: Identifying correlations between variables.

5. Bar Chart:
Uses rectangular bars to represent different categories or groups. Bars are separated (not
touching).
o Used For: Comparing categorical data.

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